Argentina Free-range Red Stag Hunting

Description

Free-range red stag are a hidden gem in the La Pampa region of Argentina. This outfitter owns a total of 57,000 acres including 51,000 acres free-range, allowing the sportsperson to hunt for several different species including: red stag, boar, blackbuck, water buffalo, axis deer, mouflon, and fallow deer (to name a few). You may also do a little dove shooting from the same location if time permits for a small fee.

The quality of the red stag trophy is measured by the quantity of the points, length and thickness of the antlers and symmetry. Its fur is dun reddish in summer and more grayish in winter. They live in the protection of the scrub-lands or woods where he finds his best shelter. He has night habits, he has a great agility and speed, and he likes visiting watering holes to roll in the water or mud. Most of the year, the stags live separately from the hinds, but in March and April, when the hinds are in heat in the Southern Hemisphere, the stags and hinds get back together and then the "brama" happens, as it is called in Argentina, a term equivalent to "roaring". The chase of this animal is done in the early hours of the morning or at dusk. The hunter looks for a strategic spot where he can hear the roar of the stags.

The black antelope hunting is done in vast plains during the day, and the difficulty is not finding the herd, which is generally easily identified, but approaching within shooting range, making this a very exciting hunt.

The area is unparalleled in natural beauty and is composed of primarily forested land with small hills and lakes. The luxury lodge offers a clubhouse with panoramic view and includes dining room, bar and Internet access. The chef will prepare gourmet dinners based on Argentina prime beef, game meats, and chicken.

This outfitter's camps, equipment, and staff are all first-class with everyone doing their very best to see that you have a successful and memorable hunt. The best dates book up early, so don't delay in calling.

Cost of the licenses and tags (subject to change according to the local wildlife department regulations) as follows:

License:

Red stag $150

Wild boar $100

Other species $150 (includes axis, fallow, blackbuck and all rams except for mouflon)

Water buffalo and mouflon license $150

Wingshooting $200

Tags:

Red stag $100/trophy

Wild boar $35/trophy

Other species (includes axis, fallow, blackbuck and all rams except for mouflon) $35/trophy

Water buffalo and mouflon $100/trophy

Trophy declaration form $30 (one per hunter)

Transportation

Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Depart from home for night flight to Buenos Aries, Argentina
Day 2: Arrive in Buenos Aries, clear customs and fly to Santa Rosa arond 10pm, where you will be met by the outfitter and transfer to camp approximately 1 1/2 hour drive.

Your scheduled safari - full hunting days

Departure Itinerary
Day 1: After last day of hunting, ground transfer to Santa Rosa and overnight.
Day 2: Depart Santa Rosa around 6 am for flight to BA, transfer to international airport for flight home.

Clients may also select a sleeper bus ground transfer between Santa Rosa and BA. Ask for details.

WTA strongly suggest you hire a transition service to assist you with clearing your firearms
WTA Travel can assist you with firearm transition services, hotels and tours pre and post safari
Please call WTA Travel for further information at 1-800-884-9332

Physical Requirement Level

Level 2 -
These hunts are mostly conducted on private ranches. Species include mule deer, elk, antelope; additionally, some caribou and African plains game hunts. Moderate to light hiking each day in semi-mountainous terrain.